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D-0004-2022 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Akorn, Inc. — Lake Forest, IL

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
October 13, 2021
Initiation Date
October 4, 2021
Termination Date
August 17, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
10,210 bottles

Product Description

Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Carton NDC: 17478-705-10, Bottle NDC 17478-705-11

Reason for Recall

Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products: Confirmed sterility failure identified during stability testing at the 12-month time point.

Distribution Pattern

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Code Information

Lot 0B61A, Exp 01/31/2022

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